Don't believe the lies - Anonymous employee Juliska Employee Review

1.0
Feb 9, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I met some incredible people who have become amazing friends since we have left the company. Oh and free coffee I guess.

Cons

Everything is a con. Creatively, be prepared to be called "pedestrian" and have your ideas compared to those of a child. The founders are complete micromanages, not allowing the people they hire to flourish. Every project seems to be a fire drill, last minute changes from management, scrambling to get it together. Be prepared for many many sleepless nights, afternoon meltdowns and a couple of tears. During my tenure at Juliska, there have been so many people who have come and gone. Some people didn't fit into the mold, but many have gone on to create their own companies/stores. It's sad to see so many creative, driven individuals pass through instead of trying to keep them and help grow Juliska. It's discouraging for employees to see such great talent get wasted. Those who are allured by the travel opportunities, business trips consist of 5am flights to save money, 12-16 hour work days, and fast food. There is nothing glamorous at all about this company. Don't let the fresh cut flowers fool you!!!

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Juliska Response
5y
As this review was listed 3 years ago, I am only sorry I was not at the company at that time to truly recognize and address some of the issues highlighted in this review. I can only say, in my experience, Juliska is a family-oriented company committed to fostering collaborative alignment and engagement throughout their team. We are a community of bold, passionate, audacious thinkers. We equally embrace our moments of hard work as well as our playful spirits and times of building our family through unforgettable moments- whether a ping pong tournament in the afternoons, or cake and coffee round table discussions in the morning, to hot chocolate holidays bars during the previous cold weather months. Perhaps we have made changes over the years since this review, or perhaps these moments of collaboration were not the best fit for this previous colleague. Either way, we will continue to strive in creating more reasons to celebrate, and add beauty to each moment- as we hope everyone does in their every day.

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Juliska Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with Juliska.
1.0
May 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The employee discount on the product is the only pro.

Cons

It’s unfortunate that zero stars isn’t an option, as that would more accurately reflect my experience with this company. As many others have noted, leadership is a significant concern. The organization is led by individuals who often appear disorganized and insecure, which creates confusion and inconsistency across teams. During the interview process, candidates are told the company values self-starters who can think critically and propose solutions. In reality, employees at the manager level and below are expected to follow directives without question. Attempting to think independently or challenge ideas is not encouraged and can lead to negative consequences. Micromanagement is pervasive, and there is a noticeable tendency to assume the worst in employees rather than foster trust. The workplace culture is further impacted by frequent gossip, unprofessional communication, and leadership tolerating—if not encouraging—discussions about colleagues behind their backs. Support systems are also lacking. HR is not a reliable resource for resolving concerns, as there appears to be a strong bias toward protecting senior employees. In some cases, raising issues can make situations worse rather than better. Overall, the environment feels toxic, and the high turnover—despite not being openly acknowledged—is indicative of deeper organizational problems. Like others, I initially dismissed negative reviews on Glassdoor as isolated frustrations. In hindsight, I regret that assumption and would strongly encourage prospective employees to take these patterns seriously when considering this company.

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